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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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Draw-Tite trailer hitch for your 2013 Kia Optima are available from etrailer.com. Installation instructions and reviews for your Kia trailer hitch. Expert service, and great trailer hitch prices. etrailer.com carries a complete line of Draw-Tite products. Order your Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" part number 24965 online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch

  • Class I
  • 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
  • 2000
  • Visible Cross Tube
  • 200
  • Draw-Tite
  • Custom Fit Hitch

This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.


Features:

  • Custom-fit trailer hitch lets you tow a trailer or carry a bike rack or cargo carrier with your vehicle
  • Computer-aided, fully welded steel construction ensures strength and durability
  • Tested Tough - safety and reliability criteria exceed industry standards
  • Bolt-on installation - no welding required
    • Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
  • Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
  • Black powder coat finish covers e-coat base for superior rust protection
  • Sturdy, square-tube design
  • Drawbar, pin and clip sold separately


Specs:

  • Receiver opening: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
  • Rating: Class I
    • Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 200 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Draw-Tite Tested Tough

Draw-Tite Tested Tough

Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.



Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.


In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.


etrailer.com Technical Support

At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.



24965 Draw-Tite Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver - Sportframe - 1-1/4"

Replaces Draw-Tite 24940

Item # 24965

Installation Details 24965 Installation instructions
Weight Carrying Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
2,000 lbs.

Tongue Weight (TW):
200 lbs.


Weight Distribution Capacity
Hitch does not allow
use of weight distribution



No drilling required Manufacturer Estimated Installation Time

Tech Tip

Underbody plastic panels, if present, will need to be removed and may be left off or trimmed and reattached. No drilling required for installation , Access holes may need to be enlarged by drilling, filing, or rotary tool , Exhaust must be temporarily lowered for installation , Minor heat shield modification may be required




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Customer Reviews

Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" - 24965

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (54 Customer Reviews)

This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.

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Gene

10/26/2023

Great



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2013KiaOptima

Hitch is bent over 2" (Bolt holes will not line up with frame, Bolts that come with Kit will not fit in the frame holes (more mods),
Needs a lot work to install. Mod to under side on the car is needed (Muffler Heat shield, Under side of bumper) If I could return it I would. I don't recommend it, unless you vary handy with body work and bending steel. On a 2013 Kia you need to remove the Exhaust Pipes and mufflers to have room to install.

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Jenny N.

10/16/2023

I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you. We can have the hitch replaced for you.



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Fairly easy to install. Order processed super quick as it has every time I’ve purchased from eTrailer



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2015 KiaOptima

Everything worked just like you would expect. Instructions were easy to perform and the overall install fit as it should. Very happy customer. This product will be used primarily as a holder of a KUAT bike rack. We have a small [retailer] trailer and a log splitter pull around a bit.



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The hitch wasn't what I ordered and parts were missing.Return policy says you won't take open box return.

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Katrina B.

4/21/2023

Well that is not entirely true. We do accept returns, as long as the product was not installed.



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2012 Hyundai Elantra

etrailer always has the best prices, the fastest free shipping, and the best customer service. I put my hitch on in my garage in about an hour. All parts there, clear detailed instructions. I am a repeat customer and will always look to etrailer for my next purchases.

Terry

2/28/2022

Excellent



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The hitch itself has worked great for what it is and was easy to install, I really liked the install kit it came with.
My only complaint is that it doesn't use the standard 2" receiver and I had to buy another receiver. I HATE having to have duplicate items for the same task as I already had two with ball hitches that fit my small open and larger enclosed trailer. I'd give it 5 stars if it had a 2" receiver.



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Received my hitch 4 days earlier than I was notified it would be delivered. :)
Hitch installed easily, but it had minor damage from shipping (a bracket for the muffler hanger was bent). Rather than return item, I just straightened it.
Overall, great service/product.

Dale

7/12/2020

Overall, Im happy with the hitch for my Sonata, but I wish it was a little higher. It sometimes drags on the curb ramp when going out of driveways.



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2015 KiaOptima

I put this hitch on my 2015 Kia Optima. I am a Mechanic/fabricator and I am used to improvising and minor modifications when installing accessories or equipment upgrades. This hitch was a breeze to mount, due to the informative reviews on the website I purchased from I was prepared for the need to enlarge the bolt holes in the frame (to an egg shape or widening slightly) so that the washer/nut would slide up inside, I use an inexpensive hardened steel burring bit not unlike a short drill bit in my makita drill. I also cut off the excess square tubing and welded steel caps in place to give the hitch a cleaner look from the side. It took about and hour to modify the hitch and not much more to install. I use it to haul my two mountain bikes, excellent hitch!



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Didn’t come with attachment instructions so it hasn’t been installed yet.

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Jenny N.

10/28/2022

We do have the instruction manual that can be downloaded from the product page. We also have a video install that we have done on a 2011 Hyundai Sonata that can be seen below.



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Took about 45 minutes due to lack of knowing where my proper tools were and I was able to put it on myself using both my knees to hold it up!!



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I was able to install this hitch with ease. I followed the instructions while watching the video. I have had no problems with the hitch and use it all the time.



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The trailer hitch is exactly what I hoped it would be-a convenient way for me to carry bikes with a small hitch behind my car, easy to handle, easy to store and very secure, the installation took a bit of knuckle busting, but that’s to be expected. High-quality product taking my bikes where I want.



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ordered a small trailer hitch and everything is all good 1 year later. Had it installed locally and 1 year later all is good. not a single issue with etrailer.com

thanks!



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2014 KiaOptima

Was easy to install following the directions, fits great no issues



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2015 KiaOptima

the parts were as described and fit my 2015 Optima perfectly. It is a bit difficult mounting the hitch to bolts that can be pushed back into the frame. it would be good to include at thin push on keeper that could be pushed over the bolts while the fishing wire was attached so bolts couldn't get pushed back into the frame. Otherwise great, look forward to using it with a bike rack.



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Works perfectly



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Perfect . Fit perfectly



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Excellent product, used for wheelchair carrier.



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2012 Hyundai Sonata

This hitch is AWESOME! It took roughly 2 hours for me to install it on my 2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited, but it fit perfectly and looks amazing! I towed a snowmobile and some other stuff on a 5x8 trailer for 2 hours with absolutely no problems. Would highly recommend for anyone with a Sonata! I probably wouldn't recommend it, but I was pulling around 1400lb with it!!!



by: 08/05/2021

Trailer hitch arrived exactly when expected. There was no problem installing it. Customer Service was very helpful in determining the correct hitch to order.
Thanks!



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2013KiaOptima

The process was simple to order for the vehicle I own. Installation was easy with the videos available.



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Hyundai

Great price great product - Christine J was outstanding helping me decide on the right hitch for my Hyundai Hybrid.

The trailer shop who did the install was amazed when I tod them what I paid for it.

Thanks Christine - and etrailer!



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Great hitch, easy to install have bought several from E trailer video of installation is great.



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Got this for my brother as a gift. Shipping was very fast and received excellent communications throughout the purchasing process. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE.
My brother hasn't scheduled the installation yet, but he said everything looks great.


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